MEET THE STAFF

Tim Collins: Program / Music DirectorTim has been in Radio for 19 years. He worked at WXKZ, in Prestonsburg, for a short period of time in the early 90's, then worked at WKLW in Paintsville for 10 years, and has been with WSIP since 2004. He also owned his own mobile DJ Service from 1990 till 2002. "I really enjoy working in "Country Radio" and hope the listeners like what they hear, because without them we wounldn't be here". You can listen to Tim between 8:30 am till 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Scott Ratliff: News & Sports Director/ Sports Broadcaster Scott has been involved in radio for 16 years. He is currently the Sports and News Director at WSIP and co-host of the H.S. Football show, "The Big Sandy Sportline" during the football season. Throughout the year you can find Scott at various H.S. or youth games, broadcasting for our station. Scott also has served as the Sports Director for WRLV in Salyersville, Ky. When not working, he's spending time with his wife Jessica and his two kids, Marcus and Savannah. Scott is also a youth leader and Deacon at the Baker Bracnch FWB Church. He's a proud 1991 graduate of Johnson Central High School and he attended Morehead State University and Prestonsburg Comm. College. You can reach Scott by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Deanna Meadows: Certified Advertising / Marketing SpecialistDeanna is a graduate of the Radio Training Academy holding a masters in marketing and sales. She has been with WSIP Fm/Am since 2004.Community projects/ organizations include: WSIP Karaoke, Just Say "NO" to Drugs and Alcohol coloring book, GUS, Relay for Life, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and active Rotary Club member and board member 2009/2010. Deanna and her husband Greg are members of the Baker Branch FWB Church and reside at Hager Hill with their 3 year old "poopzoo" Champ. You can contact Deanna by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Motto: "I can do ALL things thru Christ who strengthens me."

Dan Lyons: Advertising Sales and Promotions Talk of the Town HostDan has a media background both in news and advertising. He has formerly served as editor of two area newspapers, as well as news director at WSIP. His radio career began at WSIP while still in high school. He is currently active in various civic projects through Paintsville Tourism and the Johnson County Extension Service. The father of three children, Dan and his wife Mary, reside on Washington Ave. in Paintsville. Presently, he is with the sales staff at WSIP. You can contact Dan by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Spike Berkhimer: General Manager and Sports BroadcasterSpike Berkhimer is the General Manager of WSIP AM/FM. He began his radio career as a board operator and sports announcer for WSIP in 1993. He moved to operations and sports director of WSIP in 1995 and in 2001 assumed the role of General Manager. Spike is the "voice" for the Johnson Central Golden Eagles football team and a member of the JCHS Hall of Fame, both as a former teacher and former coach. Contact Spike at 606-789-5311 Ext-226 or via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ron Smith: On-Air Personality and Host of the Morning Show & the Swap ShopAfter Ron was refused his crazy check, He had to find a real job. He was not able to do that, so he became a radio announcer. He has been doing the radio thing for 40 years now. Ron has been with WSIP since 1987, doing “The Morning Show”, News, and Sports, and he is also an advertising representative. You can contact Ron at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SIPPY the CAT: Station CatWe also wanted to add a picture of a station cat..."SIPPY." She's been at WSIP since 2005. Sippy likes to lounge around the station and eat cream cheese from a spoon. Here favorite past-time is to lay around on anybody's desk and knock their papers off their desk. She's loves to play, but only for short periods as she gets winded and bored easy. Sippy loves to take long "cat naps" throughout the day and look out who window bed whenever possible.